Perfect Baked Poutine Recipes

POUTINE

Steps:

• Prepare french-fried potatoes according to package directions., Meanwhile, prepare gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in pepper. Place fries on a serving plate; top with cheese curds and gravy.

POUTINE (CANADIAN SMOTHERED FRIES)

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into fries and soak for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge). Dry well with paper towels.
• Heat oil in deep fryer or large skillet to 300 degrees. Fry fries in batches (try not to overcrowd) of about 5 minutes each to soften. Remove from oil and drain, increase oil temp to 400 degrees and fry again for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
• Place fries on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt and place on large plate or platter.
• Sprinkle cheese curds evenly over fries and pour hot gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

AUTHENTIC CANADIAN POUTINE

Steps:

• Prepare the gravy: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, until the mixture turns golden brown.
• Add the beef and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Stir in about HALF the cornstarch mixture and simmer for a minute or so. If you'd like your gravy thicker, add a more of the cornstarch mixture, in small increments, as needed, to thicken. Season with pepper. Taste and add additional salt, if necessary, to taste. Make ahead and re-warm or keep warm until your fries are ready.
• For Deep-Fried Fries: Prepare your potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Place into a large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Allow to stand at least one hour or several hours. When ready to cook, heat your oil in your deep fryer or large, wide, heavy cooking pot to 300° F.
• Remove the potatoes from the water and place onto a sheet of paper towel. Blot to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
• Add your fries to the 300°F oil and cook for 5-8 minutes, just until potatoes are starting to cook but are not yet browned. Remove potatoes from oil and scatter on a wire rack. Increase oil temperature to 375°F Once oil is heated to that temperature, return the potatoes to the fryer and cook until potatoes are golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined bowl.
• To Prepare Poutine: Add your fried or baked fries to a large, clean bowl. Season lightly with salt while still warm. Add a ladle of hot poutine gravy to the bowl and using tongs, toss the fries in the gravy. Add more gravy, as needed to mostly coat the fries.
• Add the cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy. Serve with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

POUTINE

Steps:

• I recommend making my homemade French fries. Otherwise frozen French fries can be baked per package instructions, or fried as follows:
• Heat oil to 300 degrees in a deep fryer or dutch ovenTIP: Using a candy/deep frying thermometer makes it easy to tell when the oil is ready.
• Add the fries to the oil in batches, don't overcrowd them. Fry for about 5 minutes, then place them on a paper towel lined plate. This is enough to cook them through without browning the outside yet and is the best method for extra crispy fries.
• Increase heat to 400 degrees and fry in batches a second time, until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside. Place on paper towels.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Line the fries on a baking sheet and sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is just melted.
• This recipe for homemade beef gravy is perfect for Poutine and takes just 10 minutes. Otherwise, prepare a packet according to package instructions. You can also make my easy Chicken Gravy recipe.
• Drizzle the gravy over the fries and serve immediately!

PERFECT BAKED POTATO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Clean potato and pierce the skin several times.
• Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes.
• Slice down the middle and serve with butter, sour cream, chives, etc.

POUTINE (FRIES AND GRAVY)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the butter and flour. Stir until incorporated. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes for a dark roux. Stir in the stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm. Peel the potatoes and cut fries, 4 inches by 1/2-inch. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and blanch for 4 minutes. Remove, drain and cool completely. Fry the potatoes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, mound the fries into the individual (16-ounce) disposable cups. Spoon the gravy over the fries and crumble the cheese. Serve immediately.

PERFECT BAKED POUTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and parsley in a large zip lock bag; add cut red potatoes and shake until potatoes are covered.
• Line a cookie sheet with foil; lightly cover with oil. Arrange potatoes on cookie sheet. Bake potatoes, flipping every 20 minutes, until golden brown, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer fries to a large bowl.
• Whisk brown gravy mix with chicken broth in a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil, whisking often. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 minute, continuing to whisk. Let stand off the heat for 1 minute for gravy to thicken.
• Layer cheese curds over fries and top with prepared gravy.